Proclamation Declares Thanksgiving Day Holiday
The president issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 29 as a day of national thanks giving. Epiror Horstman quips about Governor Butler’s constant trouble. The Washington territorial legislature nears passage of a law restricting quack doctors. San Francisco reports 789 lawyers with a real estate collector noting only about one third can pay office rent.
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Washington Territorial
Territory
San Francisco
Fire newspapers warn emigrants against US trade dollars
Berlin publications caution readers planning to emigrate not to purchase United States trade dollars. They note that large quantities have been imported into Germany for sale at face value, urging caution among potential buyers and migrants.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Denver papers clash in election circus over claims
The Republican labels the Tribune a liar while the Tribune calls the Republican a fool, and both attack the News, which in turn accuses both rivals of the utmost bias. The industry position appears divided as the election approaches.
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Denver
Republican
Tribune
The
Chicago News notes donor to Ohio GOP fund
The Chicago News reports John Sherioan gave $100 to the Republican campaign fund in Ohio. It warns of a hard winter and proposes a series of sacred concerts in the Ohio Valley to aid a distinguished sufferer.
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Chicago News
John Sherioan
Republican Campan Fund
Ohio
Ohio Valley
County offers reward for capture of ranch outlaws
The county commissioners announce a reward for the detection of the men who committed the outrage at Schwartz's ranch last week. They criticize the cowboy reputation for reckless deeds and urge reputable men to aid in bringing the culprits to justice to protect prosperity.
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Schwartz's Ranch
Territorial offices lure ambitious men to the west
The Philadelphia Times notes a possible rush of patriots to western territorial posts as the president may favor residents. For many this means light work and good pay, with visions of future seats in Congress or the Senate driving ambition for governorships secretaries judgeships and related positions.
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THE
Philadelphia Times
West
Congress
Senate
Ben Butler Seeks Democratic Mass Support in Boston Rift
The Denver News attacks a Boston faction of Democrats who oppose Ben Butler for governor. The card criticizes their stance as undemocratic and declares Butler deserves unity and support from the Massachusetts party despite opposition from a disorganized minority.
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Denver News
Boston Democrat
Boston
Ben Butler
Massachusetts
Tax Roll Published for Laramie County 1883
County Treasurer Saac Bergman notifies all taxpayers that the 1883 tax roll is in his office for collection in Cheyenne. Taxes are due by November 3, 1883, or become delinquent with a 10 percent penalty plus collection costs. Engraving note appears at end.
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Laramie County
Wyo
Cheyenne
Saac Bergman
News and Notes from a Peculiar Evening
A collage of quips and curiosities on social foibles and oddities from Charleston to Wyoming. Jests about oysters, crackers, bathing heiresses, and a dog college in Gilroy headline a parade of jokes and odd anecdotes from newspapers and society.
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Arkansas
Gilroy
Cal
Thomas Hildebrand
Wall Street
Lowell Press
Manitoba
SA Foot Race
Australia
Worth Remembering: health and ginger tonic remedy
The article urges readers to consider Parker's Ginger Tonic for relief from disordered stomach liver or kidneys noting many people suffer health problems. It presents the tonic as more effective than medicines tried.
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Parker
Reward Offered for Schwartz Ranch Outrage Suspects
County commissioners offer a 250 dollar reward for the arrest of Bill McQuary alias Bill Barber and Bill Younger for outrages at Schwartz's ranch on the 21st instant. McQuary is about 30 to 36, 140 pounds, light complexion, light facial hair. Younger about 22, six feet, 170 pounds, smooth face. They belong to 0-0 ranch Antelope Springs Wyoming.
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Bill McQuary
Bill Barber
Bill Younger
Schwartz
McQuary
Younger
Antelope Springs
Wyoming
Snake blocks stage near Woodford station in Nevada
In Nevada the Carson Appeal reports a mountain runner snake coiled between wheels of a stage near Woodford's station. The five footer stretched to twelve feet four inches before passengers killed it, after the team refused to move for miles.
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Carson
Markleville
Woodford
Carion
Woodford’s
Beef trade and cattle thefts amid western expansion in 1882
An 1882 report details New York export declines to British ports, rising and falling beef prices in the western states, and the impact on herds. It notes a surge in cattle theft across Wyoming and Cheyenne, with foremen forming unlawful cattle outfits, tongue-splitting to avoid detection, and resultant calls for stricter moral character checks and branding controls. It also discusses consolidation of land and cattle, ensilage as winter fodder, and contrasts small versus large farming in the western plains and elsewhere.
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Bradstreats
New York
Colorado
Orly
Glasgow
Liverpool
London
Rawlins Journal
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Western Plains
California
Demorest
Delightful Novelty Fragrance: Florestan Cologne Preference
Readers note studies show preference for Florestan Cologne due to its refined perfume blend considered a delightful novelty.
Docks at Zehner Jackson and Boechner's Listed
A large assortment of docks is cataloged at Zehner Jackson and Boechner's with a focus on varied maritime fittings and hardware for harbor use. The listing implies bulk inventory and potential commercial procurement opportunities.
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Zehner, Jackson & Boechner’s
Fragmented political text hints at publican and Democrat tensions
The passage suggests a political row over party power and public sentiment. It references Republicans and Democrats, public scrutiny, and possible political maneuvering, with mentions of a prisoner, doors, bolts, and a mockery context.
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Prince of Wales
St. Petersburg
Victoria
New Haven Register
Tabor
Judge Black
Backy
Lucy Nal
Becky
Lucy Neal
Schwartz Ranch
Nevada
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Thomas Sturgis
G. Hay
W. O. Lane
A. Abby
Asst. Cashier
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Bealer
Schlitz
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Geo. A. Draper
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Missouri River
Ira L. Fredendall
J. M. Robinson, & Co
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Council Bluffs
Chicago, Illinois
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Hrenier
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Stoddard
Romick
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Ord National Bank
Cook
SH Milory & Co
Bankers
Creston
Win Bradley
Centreville
Tawikeers
Red Oak
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Gomery
Alinicipal
T Louis
Expos
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Tneder Hoadley
Sonian Ring
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